The Garden of Peace teams with Mamahampi- Visionary Plant Medicine Guides to offer Master Plant and Ayahuasca Dietas in this intimate jungle sanctuary.

Our 10 day deep Immersion Master Plant and Ayahuasca "Dietas" are an ancient tradition in "conscious travel” where participants enter a strict and profound process of healing and transformation with shamanic plant medicines. Be it physical healing or personal insight you are seeking, this millenia old wisdom tradition offers a space to go to the source of yourself, moving forwards from that place in health, balance and clarity.

During this 10 day retreat, you will be given the tools and space to privately connect with your inner shaman, connecting with the quiet spaces we so often neglect. Feeling disconnected from our true purpose, hearts calling or the world around us is endemic in the developed world, this process strips back those layers of confusion to reveal the inherent state of health and holistic wellbeing that resides in all of us.

We have experience working with an array of physical, emotional and spiritual illnesses for which specific Master Plant diets are prescribed, however this process is also of immense benefit to anyone seek holistic wellbeing and connection to spirit, provided they do not have contra-indicative health or medication issues.

As well, please be aware the dieta has a 30 day mandatory post-dieta which participants must follow themselve for safe integration of this work. It is a chance to deeply restore yourself and connect with the inherent sacred wisdom of plant teacher consciousness, well worth it but requiring a mature commitment to the process.

During your 10 day retreat you will participate in the following shamanic work:

- Tobacco Purge to powerfully initiate the dieta and cleanse the energetic and physical body.

- Private interview with the Maestro (and translator) before your first Ayahuasca ceremony.

- 3 or 4 Ayahuasca Ceremonies with Maestro Hegner Paredes Melendez and experienced English speaking facilitators. The first ceremony will include a diagnosis from the Maestro where he will diagnose you and prescribe the Master Plant you will be working with for the next 9 days.

- Floral Baths the day after each ceremony to assist the cleansing process, add protection and sweetness to your dieta.

- All food provided in line with the traditional dieta, plant based, simple, clean and organic where possible.

- 24 hour access to English Speaking staff.

- Transport to and from the city of Tarapoto or Lamas, if prefered. Airport transfers can be arranged upon request.

Price $1250 USD

*Price based on single occupancy.

* In order to secure your reservation, a deposit of $625 USD is payable once the registration application has been approved. This deposit is non-refundable. If for some unfortunate reason you cannot make the retreat, this deposit can be transferred to a later retreat either in the same year or in the first 6 months of the following calendar year (subject to availability). The remaining balance is due upon arrival in USD.

About the
Venue and Teachers

The CenterThe Garden of Peace (El Jardin de la Paz) is a humble healing center located in a lush, remote valley where the Andes meet the Amazon. This intentionally small (8 guests max) center is family run bu english speaking owners under the guidance of a Peruvian Master Shaman who also lives on site with his family. Plant medicine is a way of life for us here and we invite you into our medicine family as an honored guest. Specializing in traditional master plant "Dieta" we work with ancient shamanic practices including Madre Ayahuasca to transform and heal your mind, body and spirit. Deep immersion 10 day or longer Ayahuasca and Master Plant retreats are available in our intimate jungle sanctuary. We work with master plants because we know this is what people need, not just Ayahuasca, though that is part of our work also. The Garden of Peace team work closely with all guests to guide you safely through this transformative work in a focused and purpose built environment. Safety and personal connection is highly valued by us. For those who feel called to it, this path of healing, is truly life changing. It is a chance to awaken the spirit to its true nature, in harmony with all existence. It is also a powerfull physical and emotional healing path. The plant spirits themselves have created this paradise and made it a sacred sanctuary of healing. As the stewards of that energy have built this place for you to transform, to heal, and move forwards in your divine journey as a healthy, whole and connected sovergn being. Aware and in touch with your highest spiritual potential. The Garden of Peace is family run, it is our home, a place you can return for years to come if you wish, exploring the immense wealth of wisdom and expansion available from the plant kingdom here in the mighty Amazon. The WorkThe Garden of Peace is truly a sanctuary for people who need time out from the intensity of daily life, to heal deeply from all manner of physical and energetic imbalance and illness. A place for noble silence, for meditation and to connect with nature and your own inner Shaman. The focus here is about going deep into your personal process and your subconscious. Connecting with plant consciousness and listening to the messages received in ceremony and your dreams, through creativity or simply contemplation. We do help with integration of the information if necessary, but this work, we believe, is truly between you and the plants. The Shaman The Garden of Peace is owned and operated by native English Speakers who have extensive experience in this work and help to facilitate the safe and clear experience of all our guests. Also living on site with his family is Maestro Curandero Hegner Paredes Melendez who oversees all the plant medicine practices. Hegner is a Master Ayahuasquero and Vegetalista from the Pucallpa region of Peru. Coming from a powerful lineage of healers he brings immense depth of experience and a profound personal connection with the land, plants and spirits. He is a humble healer with direct connection to the plant spirits and multiple decades of personal dieta. You will never forget the calm strength and caring that goes into every one of Hegners ceremonies along with the ritual preperation of the other master plants he serves. He is an authenticly connected "Jungle Shaman" and noble human being who we are honored to work and study with. SustainabilityLiving in a delicate, remote area we do our best to live in harmony with the environment. Growing food organically where we can and using local produce. We have installed compostable and bio-digesting toilets and get our drinking and cooking water from a natural spring on the land as well as filtered rainwater collection. We also bathe in the river that runs through the land (with or without swimwear), so no wasted water! We also understand that Ayahuasca sustainablity is a growing issue that we want to continue to be proactive about. The Garden of Peace has started re-planting Ayahuasca, and now have plans for a crowd funding program to make an even bigger impact to this rewarding project as it is sadly often ignored by the wider Ayahuasca community. Whether you choose to drink medicine with us or not, please, let's all work together to help keep Ayahuasca from disappearing, it takes many years to mature and we must think ahead!Retreat ApplicationWe do need you to apply for our retreats at the Garden of Peace so that we have the information necessary to help keep you, our staff, and everyone else dieting safe. You can find out more detailed information and reserve your space by applying here. * In order to secure your reservation with us, a 50% deposit is payable at the time of registration. This deposit is non-refundable. If for some unfortunate reason you cannot make the retreat, this deposit can be transferred to a later retreat either in the same year or in the first six months of the following calendar year (subject to availability). The remaining balance is due upon arrival in USD.We look forward to your visit, your increased health and connection, expanded heart and of course your new friendship.

Born in the remote and beautiful islands of New Zealand, Lara has always felt a strong spiritual connection to land, nature and the spirits that reside within. Her journey to this medicine came through leaving the world of cities, stress and a “successful” career in entertainment and marketing to honor a deep call asking her to make health and spirituality the top priorities in her life. In all honesty there was no other choice as she was suffering the effects of living out of alignment with her Truth, something so many of our guests resonate with. Lara is Ashley’s partner and co-host at the center, bringing a consistent, loving, strong feminine presence to the center, the land and all ceremonies. She embodys those Divine Feminine qualities so crucial to healing and balance in any environment - nurturing compassion, the wisdom of cycles and connection, a holistic perspective and energetic fluidity. The energy of the Divine Feminine is waking up the world – Loving, nurturing, compassionate, and simply stated, “being in the heart.” This energy, the Divine Feminine, is the most powerful source of healing in the world right now, and having Lara’s presence, grounds this priceless energy into everything we do. Lara is undertaking her own dietas and studies with the plants, practices reiki, reads tarot, writes poetry, dances around the kitchen where she creates wonderful healing foods and laughs a lot. Having lived a life of great diversity, Lara is deeply compassionate and offers emotional support and guidance as needed. Lara is on hand to gently direct guests back into their strength and inner knowing to continue on their healing journey.

Owner and operator Ashley plays a key role in the spiritual practices, daily operations and ongoing development of The Garden of Peace.He is originally from the South of England but has travelled the world for many years. Ashley has been studying sacred plant medicines and shamanism in Peru for the past 7 years, facilitating in centers and undertaking his own dietas alongside his teachers. Ashley works alongside our Curanderos in most ceremonies and retreats. He loves surfing, travel, mangoes, music, nature and his magical Chihuaha Mayu who also lives at the centre.

Hegner Paredes Melendez is a Master Ayahuasquero and Vegetalista from the Pucallpa region of Peru. Coming from a powerful lineage of healers he brings immense depth of experience and a profound personal connection with the land, plants and spirits. His traditional, humble and heart centered presence inspires deep resepect and intense support for transformation within this wisdom path.

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